Many of us know Durban as a holiday destination where you spend your December holidays or even quickly going down to the beach over the Easter weekend. But why not find your dream job in
Durban and make this your next career move.

Durban is a diverse city with cultures representing the rainbow nation. It might be time for you to become part of this multicultural experience and lifestyle. Durban has many large industries where jobs are spread amongst the companies. Some of the prevalent sectors in Durban are manufacturing, transport and freight, finance and of course, with one of the largest seaports in South Africa, imports and exports. Durban is the third richest city in South Africa.

Companies in Durban are not always looking to fill jobs but the aim is to get experience within their ranks in management positions to ensure that skills and expertise are invested into their companies. Engineering firms come to mind and are scattered across Durban. Obtaining skills from experienced recruits and offering a competitive salary in comparison to inland companies will ensure that coastal companies never lack behind.

Don’t be fooled by the slow life when you are on holiday in Durban. It’s not the rat race of the large Gauteng cities but dedicated powerhouse office jobs are available for the right candidates. Durban has a very strong finance and government sector and prides itself in quality service. Some of the largest financial institutions in the country and the world have a foothold in Durban. Many other smaller South African companies have also established branches in Durban to service clients from Durban and coastal Kwazulu-Natal.

Freight companies have set up large depots in Durban due to the seaport. Having established freight companies in Durban saves time for large retail groups that outsource their logistics management in distributing merchandise to their branches straight from the harbour. Logistics managers are bound to find the right job among the mountain of cargo that needs to be transported inland. Sales also play a big role in freight companies acquiring new business and expanding the company’s client base. Good sales reps are always a commodity that every retail and service related company is in search of.

Durban is not only where the N3 ends but this might be the start of your next job, playing a big role in the strengthening of Durban’s economy.